About the Author

Lisa Steele

Lisa Steele is a 5th-generation chicken keeper and Maine Master Gardener. She’s the founder of Fresh Eggs Daily, the popular natural chicken keeping site, and the author of several books including Fresh Eggs Daily: Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens Naturally and 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks. From her small farm in Maine, she inspires her readers with her easy, fun and accessible approach to integrating gardening and backyard chickens for a more productive flock and more bountiful harvest. Visit her blog at www.fresheggsdaily.com and on Instagram @fresheggsdaily

Types of Ducks for Eggs, Meat, and Pest Control

December 19, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Poultry 101

We’ve been raising various types of ducks alongside our chickens for years and have had ample opportunity to observe not only the interaction between the chickens and ducks, but also the differences between the different breeds of chickens and ducks.

Can Chickens Eat Cranberries?

December 7, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Feed & Health

Can chickens eat cranberries? Yes! They make a great treat by themselves or in recipes like this festive cranberry and scratch grain wreath.

Comb-To-Toe Checkup for Chicken Ailments

October 6, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Feed & Health

Can you recognize chicken ailments before it’s too late? Performing regular checkups can identify and ward off problems before they become worse.

A Guide to Duck Shelters for Winter

August 29, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Coops

With their double coat of waterproof feathers over thick, warm fluffy down and a layer of body fat, ducks (regardless of duck breeds) are exceedingly cold-hardy. They love being outdoors year-round in most climates, perfectly happy playing in the rain and even the snow.

Three Favorite Backyard Duck Breeds

June 28, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Poultry 101

When you picture a flock of backyard ducks, you likely picture the large, white Pekin ducks, or the smaller, active brown-colored Mallards, but there are many more duck breeds that are great fun to raise, and whose numbers are dwindling.

A Guide to Common Duck Diseases

June 28, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Feed & Health

Avoid common duck diseases by learning what to look for, feeding a healthy diet, and giving them plenty of room to exercise and access fresh water.

Homemade Electrolytes to Combat Heat Exhaustion In Chickens

June 22, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Feed & Health

Heat exhaustion in chickens, heat stroke, or even death is a very real danger to chickens when temperatures rise. They don’t sweat like humans do, and are somewhat limited in their ability to cool down.

A Quick Guide to Buying Ducks

June 15, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Poultry 101

Pick up quick tips for buying ducks and getting your ducklings off to a great start.

10 Tips for Fermenting Chicken Feed

June 6, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Feed & Health

How can fermenting chicken feed benefit your chickens? The process has been used for hundreds of years as a food preservation method.

Everything You Need to Know About Chicken Roosting Bars

March 17, 2022 · Lisa Steele · Coops

One of the most common questions I get asked is how wide roosting bars should be and how high off the ground they should be positioned. So here’s everything you need to know about chicken roosting bars.

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